Mechanical Estimator - Plumbing & HVAC (Residential)
Employer undisclosedRole managed by a recruiter
Estimate HVAC and plumbing costs for multi-family residential construction projects.
9 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Indianapolis, IN
Office Full-Time
Role
What you would be doing
quantity takeoffs
cost analysis
hvac estimating
bid packages
value engineering
cost database
- ? Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and developers to align estimates with project goals
- ? Identify scope gaps, value engineering opportunities, and constructability concerns early in the process
- ? Prepare bid packages, proposals, and presentations that are clear, compelling, and competitive
- ? Analyze architectural and MEP drawings to develop detailed HVAC and plumbing estimates for multi-family projects
- ? Perform quantity takeoffs and cost analysis for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
- ? Support design-build and conceptual estimating efforts for early-stage developments
- ? Maintain and update historical cost data and vendor pricing
What you bring
trimble
quotesoft
bluebeam
excel
mechanical engineering
hvac
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specs, and shop drawings
- Excellent communication and organizational skills — you’re as comfortable in a job trailer as you are in a boardroom
- Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Trimble, QuoteSoft, Bluebeam, Excel)
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
- 3–7 years of mechanical estimating experience, preferably in multi-family or residential construction
- Strong knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems, codes, and installation practices
- ? Opportunity to work on high-impact, high-visibility multi-family developments
- ? Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and full benefits package
- ? Access to cutting-edge tools, training, and mentorship
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Your recruiter
Your recruiting firm
- Founded in 2018, the company emerged with a bold mission: to build the world by matching top talent with AEC & MEP projects across all 50 states.
- Headquartered in Chicago with a second office in Orange County, it expanded rapidly through hyper-focus on niche industries.
- Led by an industry-savvy founder who completed Goldman Sachs’ 10K Small Businesses program in 2021, setting a tone for strategic growth.
- Using data-driven recruiting, proprietary databases, AI-enhanced sourcing, and local market experts, they deliver precision placements from entry to C-Suite roles.
- Their typical assignments span AEC & MEP verticals—architecture, engineering, construction, mechanical, electrical, plumbing—serving ENR-ranked contractors nationwide.
- Unlike generalist firms, they avoid resume spam; instead, they conduct rigorous three-step screening to ensure ideal candidate-role matching.
- The team structure empowers recruiters as local-market entrepreneurs, fostering both speed and precision in a collaborative, high-energy culture.
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